Introduction
Singapore, known as the “Lion City” for its iconic mascot, is a Southeast Asian island city-state famed for its vibrant culture, modern infrastructure, and bustling economy. Despite being a small country, Singapore attracts millions of visitors annually, making it essential to establish visa requirements for citizens of various countries. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the countries that require visas to enter Singapore.
Which Countries Need a Visa for Singapore?
The vast majority of countries do not require a visa for short-term stays in Singapore. However, there are a few notable exceptions:
1. Countries That Require a Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Citizens of the following 27 countries and territories can obtain a VOA upon arrival in Singapore:
| Country | Validity | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 30 days | S$30 |
| Algeria | 30 days | S$30 |
| Azerbaijan | 90 days | S$30 |
| Bangladesh | 30 days | S$30 |
| Cameroon | 30 days | S$30 |
| China | 15 days | S$0 (for citizens of mainland China) |
| Comoros | 30 days | S$30 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 30 days | S$30 |
| Egypt | 30 days | S$30 |
| Eritrea | 30 days | S$30 |
| Ethiopia | 30 days | S$30 |
| Ghana | 30 days | S$30 |
| India | 30 days | S$30 |
| Iran | 30 days | S$30 |
| Iraq | 30 days | S$30 |
| Jordan | 30 days | S$30 |
| Kazakhstan | 14 days | S$30 |
| Kuwait | 30 days | S$0 (for citizens of Kuwait) |
| Lebanon | 30 days | S$30 |
| Libya | 30 days | S$30 |
| Mauritania | 30 days | S$30 |
| Morocco | 30 days | S$30 |
| Mozambique | 30 days | S$30 |
| Nigeria | 30 days | S$30 |
| Palestine | 30 days | S$30 |
| Sierra Leone | 30 days | S$30 |
| South Sudan | 30 days | S$30 |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days | S$30 |
| Sudan | 30 days | S$30 |
| Syria | 30 days | S$30 |
| Tajikistan | 30 days | S$30 |
| Tunisia | 30 days | S$30 |
| Turkmenistan | 30 days | S$30 |
2. Countries That Require an e-Visa
Citizens of the following 37 countries and territories can apply for an e-Visa online prior to their arrival in Singapore:
| Country | Validity | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 30 days | S$30 |
| Andorra | 30 days | S$30 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days | S$30 |
| Argentina | 30 days | S$30 |
| Armenia | 30 days | S$30 |
| Austria | 30 days | S$30 |
| Barbados | 30 days | S$30 |
| Belgium | 30 days | S$30 |
| Belize | 30 days | S$30 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 days | S$30 |
| Botswana | 30 days | S$30 |
| Bulgaria | 30 days | S$30 |
| Burundi | 30 days | S$30 |
| Cabo Verde | 30 days | S$30 |
| Chile | 30 days | S$30 |
| Costa Rica | 30 days | S$30 |
| Croatia | 30 days | S$30 |
| Cyprus | 30 days | S$30 |
| Czech Republic | 30 days | S$30 |
| Denmark | 30 days | S$30 |
| Dominica | 30 days | S$30 |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days | S$30 |
| Estonia | 30 days | S$30 |
| Finland | 30 days | S$30 |
| France | 30 days | S$30 |
| Germany | 30 days | S$30 |
| Greece | 30 days | S$30 |
| Grenada | 30 days | S$30 |
| Guatemala | 30 days | S$30 |
| Guyana | 30 days | S$30 |
| Hungary | 30 days | S$30 |
| Iceland | 30 days | S$30 |
| Ireland | 30 days | S$30 |
| Israel | 30 days | S$30 |
| Italy | 30 days | S$30 |
| Japan | 30 days | S$ |
